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Hearings - The war in Ukraine: implications for arms export policies at the EU level - 29-11-2022 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Tue, 29/11/2022 - 11:41
SEDE organises a public hearing on 'The war in Ukraine: implications for arms export policies at the EU level' on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 from 15.00 to 16.30hrs in Brussels (room SPINELLI 1G2). SEDE Members will exchange of views with external experts and the EEAS on the modalities of control in the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine for its right to self-defence, including via the European Peace Facility, due to Russia's illegal war of aggression.
Location : SPINELLI 1G2 Brussels
Draft programme
Poster
EPRS: Russia's war on Ukraine: The EU's financing of military assistance to Ukraine
EPRS: Russia's war on Ukraine: Military balance of power
EPRS: European Peace Facility: Ukraine and beyond
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Highlights - Hearing: The war in Ukraine: implications for arms export policies at the EU level - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Tue, 29/11/2022 - 11:37
SEDE organises a public hearing on 'The war in Ukraine: implications for arms export policies at the EU level' on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 from 15.00 to 16.30hrs in Brussels (room SPINELLI 1G2). SEDE Members will exchange of views with external experts and the EEAS on the modalities of control in the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine for its right to self-defence, including via the European Peace Facility, due to Russia's illegal war of aggression.
Draft programme
Poster
EPRS: Russia's war on Ukraine: The EU's financing of military assistance to Ukraine
EPRS: Russia's war on Ukraine: Military balance of power
EPRS: European Peace Facility: Ukraine and beyond
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Highlights - Russian nuclear policy in the context of the war of aggression against Ukraine - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 28/11/2022 - 10:48
The Subcommittee on Security and Defence will discuss with Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director of the FRS, the Russian nuclear policy in the context of the war of aggression against Ukraine on 29 November. The discussion will focus on the threat stemming from Russia's new nuclear doctrine, in the current context of the war of aggression against in Ukraine, and its long-term consequences for the future of security in Europe and globally.
Meeting agenda and documents
Live streaming
EU Fact Sheets: Security and defence
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At a Glance - Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - November 2022 - PE 700.880 - Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Committee on...

Fri, 18/11/2022 - 00:00
The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
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In-Depth Analysis - The Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities - PE 702.569 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 17/11/2022 - 00:00
The European Union relies on space for its economic sovereignty and security and defence. Without space-based capabilities, the EU could not enjoy any degree of strategic autonomy in security and defence. Since the adoption and endorsement of the Strategic Compass, space has only increased its relevance for the EU in the area of security and defence. Indeed, the Compass calls for a dedicated EU Strategy for Space and Defence. Yet space and defence is not a new avenue of policy for the EU and defence cooperation frameworks such as Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund already fund and advance space-relevant capability programmes. A major challenge facing the EU as it develops its space policies is how to ensure that the Union can develop a credible space and defence strategy, while also investing in the most appropriate space-defence capabilities.
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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 14 November 2022 - 17:08 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 14/11/2022 - 18:26
Length of video : 74'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of a committee meeting - Monday, 14 November 2022 - 15:00 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Mon, 14/11/2022 - 15:04
Length of video : 3'23''

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Press release - Security and Defence Subcommittee MEPs visited Niger

Fri, 04/11/2022 - 12:07
A delegation from the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, led by the Chair Nathalie Loiseau (RE, FR), visited Niger from 31 October to 3 November.
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In-Depth Analysis - The EU Rapid Deployment Capacity: This time, it’s for real? - PE 702.568 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Fri, 28/10/2022 - 00:00
The EU’s Strategic Compass (SC) calls for the creation of a ‘European Rapid Deployment Capacity’ (EU RDC) that would allow the EU to swiftly deploy up to 5 000 troops into non-permissive environments for different types of crises. The In-Depth Analysis (IDA) examines how this objective might be achieved successfully. It looks at the problems related to decision making and political will that have structurally hampered the deployment of the EU Battlegroups since their creation in 2007. It also looks at the conditions under which Member States might be willing to make first use of Article 44, which provides for small groups of Member States to act within an EU framework. Secondly, the IDA analyses operational questions, such as the Rapid Deployment Capacity’s (RDC) possible tasks, force packages and illustrative scenarios, the concept and size, exercises, costs, and addressing shortfalls. Thirdly, the analysis discusses command and control challenges, especially how to rapidly develop the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) as the RDC’s headquarters, and the role of Operational Headquarters (OHQ). The paper highlights the considerable potential for the RDC to substantially improve on the Battlegroups, strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy, and positively contribute to the EU’s integrated approach to security and peace. Yet, the timetable is highly ambitious and will require Member States to give its achievement a high priority in their contributions. Furthermore, the RDC is only likely to succeed if the right lessons are learnt, not just in terms of improving operational readiness and capacity, but also crucially in terms of political signalling, commitment, and stronger sense of national ownership. The authors provide a number of recommendations for EU institutions on how this might be achieved in the short and longer term.
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Video of a committee meeting - Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 11:05 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Thu, 27/10/2022 - 12:02
Length of video : 49'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 17:03 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Wed, 26/10/2022 - 18:26
Length of video : 78'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Video of a committee meeting - Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 09:07 - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Wed, 26/10/2022 - 10:09
Length of video : 60'

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Highlights - European Defence Industry Reinforcement - Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Tue, 25/10/2022 - 21:23
On 26 October, SEDE Members will hold a first exchange of views on the proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (i.e. the Joint Defence Procurement Instrument) with representatives of the European External Action Services, European Commission Directorate General of Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) and the European Defence Agency. This short-term instrument, proposed for the period 2022-2024, should help Member States to jointly procure defence equipment to replenish the stocks they have given Ukraine to defend itself from Russia's illegal war of aggression. The Joint Defence Procurement instrument, including a €500 million EU budget, shall be adopted by the end of the year, which will require intense negotiations within the Parliament and amongst the institutions.
Meeting agenda and documents
Live streaming
EU Fact Sheets: Security and defence
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